- Biwin Mini SSD risks obscurity without SDA or PCI-SIG STANDARD APPROVER
- Sandisk’s early SDA -submission made MicroSD a universal storage success
- Mini SSD hits 3,700 MB/s readings, crushing Microsd Express’s 985MB/s ceiling
Chinese warehouse manufacturer Biwin has introduced “Mini SSD”, a format far less than a US crown, yet offers capacities up to 2 TB.
Measurement Only 15 mm x 17 mm and 1.4 mm thick, it is targeted against laptops, tablets, phones and cameras.
Sequential reading speeds are listed at 3,700 MB/s with writing to 3,400 MB/s through a PCIe 4×2 connection, placing it closer to full-size SD expert results than traditional microSD speeds.
Why universal standards mean something for adoption
Despite having achieved such a speed, the Mini SSD can never reach its full potential unless Biwin follows Sandisk’s example.
When Sandisk launched MicroSD in 2005, then called T-FLASH, it immediately submitted the format to the Secure Digital Association (SDA), the industry body monitored SD card standards.
This feature allowed “a ton of companies” to produce compatible maps, cementing of MicroSD’s almost universal adoption.
Without taking a similar step, Biwin’s format risks remaining exclusive and fails to get broad support.
To really replace MicroSD, Biwin must submit Mini SSD to either SDA or PCI-SIG, the two leading organizations that currently set removable storage standards.
If adopted, members of both SDA and PCI-SIG could then seriously consider this SSD for their devices.
Mini SSD has a strong potential; It is faster than the MicroSD Express card, which is approx. 985 MB/s, and can match SD Express card at 3,940 MB/s, which is almost twice as large as the size.
Mini SSDS Castle acts as a SIM tray that allows users to push it out with a pin, make swaps or upgrades straight.
It boasts IP68 water and dust resistance and can withstand three meters of drops, qualities that can suit mobile hardware subject to rough handling.
While this may not be the fastest external SSD in the market, its small form makes it relevant to space -conscious and very portable devices.
Currently, M.2 moves faster, with some reaching 14,000 MB/s, still dominating the largest SSD category, although the Mini SSD closes the gap with portability.
Two Chinese game handheld consoles, GPD Win 5 and OneNetbooks Onexplayer Super X Hybrid, have already adopted dedicated Mini SSD slots.
